Jenna Ingram Roe, LPC, RPT

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I believe that my credentials matter; however, I imagine that sometimes all the clinical jargon is too technical. Ultimately, if we choose to work together it will be because of a relationship, not because of the letters behind my name!

I have had a passion for children and adolescent for over 10 years. I have always enjoyed being around kids and especially found that I felt the best when being supportive. My journey began as a mentor with children in the foster care system and then proceeded to work with teenagers that had been expelled, suspended or had dropped out of school or had found themselves in trouble with the law. Through the years, I have come to love the younger ages as well. I believe that infants and toddlers' mental health is just as important as adolescents and adults mental health. Oftentimes, early intervention can change the entire path for a young child. Most of all, I know that all children can be resilient, even in the face of the hardest challenges, if given the opportunity and if they have a strong support system. My hope is that I can help ensure that the children I work with are resilient through a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe that sometimes it does take a village to raise a family. I believe that we, humans, need each other and that people should NEVER struggle alone.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado and a Registered Play Therapist. I earned a Master's degree in Counseling from Regis University. I have specialization and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling and specialized training in EMDR (further information can be found at www.emdria.org). I currently serve on the Colorado Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors as President Elect (further information can be found at www.coloradoapt.org). When working with children and families, I utilize non directive and directive play therapy techniques. I believe that children work through their issues while playing and gain insight about themselves as well as find healing. When working with adolescents, I tend to use more relationship building and allow the adolescent to guide the session. I believe that most people search for wholeness and therefore hold the answers and the healing inside. Sometimes, it just takes a little guidance. When working with families and parents, I use a collaborative approach. Let's face it, you know your child the best and most. Therefore, we will pair together as a united team and solve the concerns together.

Ultimately, I believe in a holistic approach that stems from a humanistic philosophy. The foundation of this philosophy views all people as capable of self-growth when provided a safe, therapeutic environment.